July 1 Basement Fire
Incident #: 2013028871 Date of Incident: 07/01/2013 Issuing Officer: C Cornelius / Batt. Chief
Narrative:
A working smoke detector alerted a north side family to a fire in their basement tonight. Family members were alerted around 21:04 hours and found a well developed fire in the family room of their basement. 911 was called and the Spokane Fire Department dispatched six fire apparatus and 20 firefighters to the incident.
Crews from Logan neighborhood’s fire station 2, (Hamilton and North Foothills Blvd.) were the first to arrive. Captain Ken Miller reported a home fully charged with dark smoke and visible fire showing from basement windows on the southeast side of the home. His crew was immediately split to provide a search of the home verifying occupant safety while setting up for an interior attack on the basement fire. Incoming units were assigned to secure a hydrant water supply and provide for ventilation and additional back up hose lines. Engine 2’s crew fought their way down the interior stairs, and extinguished the fire. The quick response and decisive actions by the arriving firefighters brought this hot basement fire under control within 10 minutes.
There were no injuries at this incident and the local Red Cross is assisting the 3 adults and 3 children that have been impacted by this fire. Fire crews were kept on scene throughout the night and fire investigators will follow up with determining the cause on Tuesday.
Cause:
Still under investigation.
Damage:
Structual damage from fire in basement. Smoke damage throughout home.
# Firefighters Responding: 20
Dollar Loss: $ 25,000
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